Trip from New Britain, CT to Moosup, CT

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

67.9 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown New Britain, CT, CT

New Britain, CT

David Kanigan

census designated place in the town of Plainfield, Connecticut, United States

Moosup, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Britain, CT to Moosup, CT covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CT 2, I 395, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on CT 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33.9 miles from New Britain, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 67.9 miles, with most of the trip on CT 2 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.4 miles on CT 2.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and I 395. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 67.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
6.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 29 Toward I 91 North: Hartford
8
13 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25-26 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfiel...
9
13.2 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
8
15.4 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CT 2 East: Norwich

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 C Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
6
16.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | CT 2

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from New Britain, CT to Moosup, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Wethersfield along the way.

Old Wethersfield

13 mi in | ~16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CT 2 32.4 mi 37m
I 395 18.4 mi 20m
I 91 6.2 mi 7m
CT 9 5.4 mi 5m
CT 3 1.9 mi 2m
Ward Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Ellis Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CT 2 — 32.4 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Moosup, CT.

1

Start on Whiting Street

34 ft · 7 sec · Whiting Street
2

Turn left onto CT 71

0.3 mi · 34 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn left onto Ellis Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Ellis Street
4

Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard

160 ft · 4 sec · Columbus Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
6

Merge onto CT 9

5.4 mi · 5 min · CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 29 Toward I 91 North: Hartford Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 91

6.2 mi · 7 min · I 91
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 25-26 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 25 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto CT 3

1.9 mi · 2 min · CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 13 C Toward CT 2 East: Norwich Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto CT 2

0.4 mi · 33 sec · CT 2
14

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2

19 mi · 22 min · CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 2

13 mi · 14 min · CT 2
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 37 Toward I 395 North: Providence
17

Merge onto I 395; CT 2A

18 mi · 20 min · I 395; CT 2A
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 32 Toward CT 14: Central Village, Moosup
19

Turn left onto CT 14

263 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
20

Continue on CT 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ward Avenue
21

At end of road, turn left onto CT 14

34 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
22

Turn right onto Village Center Circle

74 ft · 3 sec · Village Center Circle
23

Arrive at destination

Village Center Circle

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.9 miles from New Britain, CT, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 67.9 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.9 miles or 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moosup, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Britain, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Britain, CT

This is one driving day of about 67.9 miles and 1h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Britain, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on CT 2 for about 32.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.9 mi from New Britain, CT · 41m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

34 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from New Britain, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Moosup, CT

The final approach into Moosup, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Moosup, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.87 one way

$21.74 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $11.91 $23.83
premium $4.83 $12.91 $25.81
diesel $5.64 $15.09 $30.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.94 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

New Britain, CT

Afternoon in New Britain on Monday

Local time

12:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moosup, CT

Afternoon in Moosup on Monday

Local time

12:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 21m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New Britain, CT to Moosup, CT covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 2, I 395, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from New Britain, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 67.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New Britain, CT to Moosup, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Wethersfield along the way.

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